Fall is the time of year when temperatures start to drop, and the idea of snuggling up at home watching TV on the screen of your choice is as appealing as a bowl of fresh popcorn and a cup of crisp apple cider.

With the broadcast and cable networks and streaming services offering up dozens of new and returning shows for the 2017 fall TV season, there will be no shortage of choices.

"American Horror Story: Cult": The new season brings back familiar faces like Sarah Paulson, but the story involves anxiety, fear of clowns, and fallout from the election of Donald Trump as president. (10 p.m. FX)

"Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders": Edie Falco stars in a series based on the notorious case. (10 p.m. NBC/8)

"'90's House": Christina Milian and Lance Bass host a new series that puts 12 "Millennial housemates in a '90s-inspired house that forces the young adults to officially unplug their modern-day devices and party like it's 1990." (11 p.m. MTV)

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"Survivor": The granddaddy of reality shows returns. (8 p.m. CBS/6)

"Empire": The musical drama returns for Season 4. (8 p.m. Fox/12)

"The Goldbergs": The family comedy returns for Season 5. (8 p.m. ABC/2)

"The Blacklist": The suspense drama returns. (8 p.m. NBC/8)

"Speechless": The family comedy returns for Season 2. (8:30 p.m. ABC/2)

"Modern Family": It's Season 9. (9 p.m. ABC/2)

"Star": The musical drama returns for Season 2. (9 p.m. Fox/12)

"SEAL Team": David Boreanaz stars in a new military drama. (9 p.m. CBS/6)

"Law & Order: SVU": Season 19 begins. (9 p.m. NBC/8)

"American Housewife": Season 2 begins. (9:30 p.m. ABC/2)

"Criminal Minds": Season 13 begins. (10 p.m. CBS/6)

"Chicago P.D.": The crime drama returns for Season 5. (10 p.m. NBC/8)

"Liar": Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd star in a new psychological thriller about a date that goes very wrong, as serious accusations are made, and guilt is unclear. (10 p.m. SundanceTV)